Life at Political Science
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A rigorous student-led academic journal, publishing both original research and innovative commentary from within the School of Public Policy’s postgraduate community.
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The International and Public Affairs Society
A student-run society for all students in the Department of Political Science. We mainly organise social and fundraising events and endeavour to develop a strong and friendly community within the School of Public Policy (SPP).
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ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûQ-Step Short Courses
The ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûQ-Step Centre provides some of the most extensive training in quantitative methods to undergraduates anywhere in the UK. Through a combination of lectures, small seminars and lab sessions, ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûstudents receive hands-on training in our innovative and inter-disciplinary degree programmes.
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ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûWriting Lab
The Writing Lab is available to all undergraduate and Masters students across the following areas - Joint Faculties of Arts & Humanities and Social & Historical Sciences; Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment; Psychology.
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The home of clubs and societies, events, nights out, student democracy, advice, sports and great places to eat and drink.
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ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûStudent Centre
The Student Centre is the new heart of UCL's Bloomsbury campus, providing 1,000 additional study spaces and enhancing the student experience.
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Support and Wellbeing
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Here you will be able to find information on issues relating to race, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation, and disability, amongst other equalities initiatives at UCL.
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Green UCL
Green ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûbrings together students and staff in tackling the challenges of sustainability. We're a partnership of UCL's Sustainability Team and network of Green Champions. We work to improve the impact of UCL's estate, build community and further research, and we need your help.
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ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûResearch IT Training
These courses are part of our regular training provision for ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûresearchers, which includes both classroom based training and online training via ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûMoodle (see course details for links to online versions).
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ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûMinds
ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûMinds is a programme of lectures, performances, exhibitions, podcasts and stories which showcase the brilliant and curious minds here at UCL.
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Your feedback is shaping UCL
Your feedback will help us make changes for future students in the same way previous students’ feedback helped make some of the changes you’ve seen during your time at UCL.
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ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûSocial Data Institute
Led by the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences (SHS), the new Social Data Institute will amplify UCL’s advanced research and teaching in social data and methods.